Admissions Interviewer/Reader

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

Interviewers for Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)’s admissions process participate in a team effort to evaluate and select students for ECE’s Master of Science (MS) and Master of Engineering (MEng) programs. The Interviewer reports to the Master’s Program Coordinator at Duke’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

This is a seasonal position working an abbreviated schedule from mid-January through mid-March. The Interviewer will work 50-80 hours in total, spread across this timeframe. Hours are flexible and work is completed offsite. The Interviewer is required to sign a confidentiality agreement in accordance with Duke University Policy. At the discretion and invitation of ECE’s Director of Master’s Studies, a contract Interviewer may be invited to renew the contract for the following year.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior experience teaching ESL.
• Outstanding analytic, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort with working online and with software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• English as a Second Language (ESL) degree or certificate preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Other Requirements

• Work is completed offsite.
• Seasonal position working mid-January through mid-March.
• 50-80 total hours during the assignment period.

Be Bold.

• Interview prospective students using established standards and guidelines.
• Evaluate candidates’ communication skills using established standards and guidelines.
• Submit timely evaluations for review by the Admissions Committee.
• Complete additional admissions-related duties as needed.

Choose Duke.

The Interviewer supports the admissions process for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and contributes to the evaluation and selection of students for the Master of Science and Master of Engineering programs. This seasonal role offers flexible scheduling, remote work, and the opportunity to participate in a collaborative admissions review process.

Job Code: 00003509 ADMISSIONS INTERVIEWER/READER

Job Level: 00

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $0.00 to USD $0.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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